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Rapid7 vs SOCRadar

Rapid7 sells the Command Platform, which runs cloud security, SIEM, application security, vulnerability management, automation and attack surface management solutions, along with managed services offerings built on these solutions. SOCRadar sells an Extended Threat Intelligence (XTI) platform that organizations use to identify, analyze and mitigate cyber threats. CISO Tribune files both under External attack surface management. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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Rapid7 vs SOCRadar: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
Rapid7Rapid7 sells the Command Platform, which runs cloud security, SIEM, application security, vulnerability management, automation and attack surface management solutions, along with managed services offerings built on these solutions.rapid7.comSOCRadarSOCRadar sells an Extended Threat Intelligence (XTI) platform that organizations use to identify, analyze and mitigate cyber threats.socradar.io
What it sells
  • Vulnerability Management[3][4][6]Helps customers understand risk across hybrid environments and prioritize remediation.
  • Threat Command[7]Monitors the clear, deep, and dark web to identify risks before they become attacks.
  • Metasploit[9][10][11]Validates vulnerabilities and enables phishing and broader social engineering.
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence[1][2][4]Gives contextual insights from a single, searchable threat intelligence database.
  • Brand Protection[1][2][9]Continuously monitors domain registrations and social platforms for impersonation.
  • Supply Chain Intelligence[1][2][11]Replaces static questionnaires with continuous, automated vendor monitoring.
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G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
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Who it fits
Rapid7 offers vulnerability management for hybrid environments and cloud security for multi-cloud environments. Rapid7 provides clear, deep and dark web monitoring for threats to an organization, its employees and its customers. Rapid7 states that it has customers around the world.Finance companies are the audience named for Fraud Protection, a capability for monitoring stolen credit card exposure. SOCRadar describes the CEO, CFO and other key executives of an organization as primary targets for threat actors. Organizations with a digital supply chain can track companies in it for vulnerabilities, breaches and emerging risk.
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November 6, 2026October 26, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Rapid7 and SOCRadar are both filed under External attack surface management.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Rapid7's primary category is Vulnerability management; SOCRadar's is Threat intelligence.
  • Rapid7 is also filed under SIEM and MDR and managed SOC. SOCRadar is also filed under Digital risk protection and Third-party risk and security ratings.
  • Rapid7 lists Vulnerability Management, Threat Command and Metasploit. SOCRadar lists Cyber Threat Intelligence, Brand Protection and Supply Chain Intelligence.

What it sells: Rapid7

What Vulnerability Management does[3][4][6]
Vulnerability management uses agent-based and network scanning across hybrid environments. Remediation is prioritized according to targets that attract attackers the most.
What Threat Command does[7]
Threat Command takes on takedown management for organizations. A dynamic asset mapping framework tracks a customer's evolving digital footprint.

What it sells: SOCRadar

What Cyber Threat Intelligence does[1][2][4]
SOCRadar's investigation tool ThreatHose is used for IOC enrichment and deeper investigation of threats. ThreatHose places no limit on the number of analysts who access the investigation and enrichment tool. SOCRadar provides access to certified Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysts (CTIA) around the clock.
What Brand Protection does[1][2][9]
Brand Protection scans app stores and repositories to identify unauthorized apps using a company's branding, logos or trademarks. SOCRadar has a dedicated takedown team working directly with hosting providers, registrars and platforms. SOCRadar provides on-demand takedown services for phishing, malware, social media, mobile apps and brand abuse sites.
What Supply Chain Intelligence does[1][2][11]
SCI calculates a data-driven risk score from 160+ check items across 13 subcategories. SCI maps 160+ check items to 23 regulatory frameworks, including NIST, ISO, DORA and NIS2.

Questions about Rapid7 and SOCRadar

What do Rapid7 and SOCRadar sell?
Rapid7 sells Vulnerability Management, Threat Command and Metasploit. SOCRadar sells Cyber Threat Intelligence, Brand Protection and Supply Chain Intelligence.
Are Rapid7 and SOCRadar in the same category?
They share External attack surface management. Rapid7's primary category is Vulnerability management and SOCRadar's is Threat intelligence.
Who are Rapid7 and SOCRadar sold to?
Rapid7 offers vulnerability management for hybrid environments and cloud security for multi-cloud environments. Finance companies are the audience named for Fraud Protection, a capability for monitoring stolen credit card exposure.

About Rapid7

Rapid7 sells the Command Platform, which runs cloud security, SIEM, application security, vulnerability management, automation and attack surface management solutions, along with managed services offerings built on these solutions. Rapid7 provides Managed Vulnerability Management, Managed Threat Complete and Managed Detection & Response. Rapid7 offers 24x7 XDR monitoring, remediation and DFIR from experts who extend a customer's team. Rapid7 Insight products can be used individually or together for a tailored security solution.[1][3][4][5]

Rapid7 exposure management provides continuous assessment of an attack surface to validate vulnerabilities and policy gaps. Rapid7 attack surface management gives a unified view of assets across a digital estate, with native and third-party enrichment. Rapid7 attack surface management discovers unknown internet-facing and internal assets and uncovers shadow IT and coverage gaps. Rapid7 uses that asset context in Exposure Command to prioritize what attackers can reach. Rapid7 attack surface management includes external scans that detect and validate exposures while highlighting high-risk areas. Rapid7 continuous monitoring and discovery cover internal and external asset inventories. Rapid7 offers multi-cloud and container security for AWS, Azure, GCP and K8s. Rapid7 offers application and API security testing covering DAST, API and LLM.[4][6]

Rapid7 vulnerability management uses agent-based and network scanning across hybrid environments. Rapid7 cloud security addresses multi-cloud environments and provides cloud risk monitoring and detection. Rapid7 threat intelligence includes mapping capabilities for discovering and remediating external threats. Rapid7 Intelligence curates emergent threat response, proprietary intelligence, research and adversary insights that are deployed across Rapid7 solutions and services.[4][6]

Threat Command monitors the clear, deep, and dark web to identify risks before they become attacks. Rapid7 provides proactive clear, deep and dark web monitoring for threats to an organization, its employees and its customers. Rapid7 offers a dynamic asset mapping framework that tracks a customer's evolving digital footprint and identifies new potential attack vectors. Threat Command takes on takedown management for organizations. A dedicated Rapid7 team gathers prerequisites, accelerates requests and streamlines workflows with a customer's legal team.[7]

Rapid7 offers technology and service add-ons that extend MDR capabilities. Rapid7 offers expert threat detection coverage to identify early threat signals across the clear, deep and dark web. Rapid7 MDR pricing is based on the number of endpoints, servers and networks protected, and not on data volume ingested into its SIEM or the number of incidents requiring response.[8]

Rapid7 penetration testing services simulate real-world attacks to assess, evaluate and identify security weaknesses in an organization's people, processes and technology. Rapid7 testers inspect networks, applications, devices and/or people to demonstrate the security level of key systems and infrastructure. Rapid7 penetration testing engagements identify flaws that may violate compliance provisions or regulations. Rapid7 penetration testers contribute directly to the Metasploit Project. Rapid7 consultants spend up to 20% of bench time focused on attacker research and skill development. Rapid7 offers continuous red team operations to validate external attack surface exposures and test defenses. Metasploit validates vulnerabilities and enables phishing and broader social engineering. Rapid7 typically publishes advisories on newly discovered vulnerabilities approximately 60 days after its initial attempts at private disclosure.[9][10][11]

Rapid7 is a publicly traded company and undergoes SOX audits annually. Rapid7 undergoes a SOC 2 Type II audit annually to ensure the effectiveness of controls relevant to security. Rapid7's ISMS is ISO 27001 certified and was audited by Schellman. Rapid7's AIMS is ISO/IEC 42001 certified in the role of an AI provider. Rapid7 has completed an Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessment to PROTECTED Level for several Insight Platform solutions. Rapid7 undergoes an annual, independent technical assessment by an accredited assessor to hold Cyber Essentials Plus certification. Rapid7 hosts its Insight cloud infrastructure in AWS. Rapid7 participates in and has certified compliance with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, and UK Extension to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.[4][8][11]

Rapid7 on the record

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Rapid7 full record

  1. [1]rapid7.comRapid7 · rapid7.com · undated page, accessed November 6, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Business supportRapid7 · careers.rapid7.com · undated page, accessed November 6, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]PHP CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619: Rapid7 StatementRapid7 · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Rapid7 Managed Cybersecurity: Outpace AttackersRapid7 · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Rapid7 Product PricingRapid7 · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Surface Command | Attack Surface Management | Rapid7Rapid7 · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Threat Command: Digital Risk Protection - Rapid7Rapid7 · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Rapid7 MDR Pricing | Managed Threat CompleteRapid7 · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Penetration Testing Services | Rapid7Rapid7 · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
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  11. [11]Metasploit Editions: Network Pen Testing Tool - Rapid7Rapid7 · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure (CVD) Policy - Rapid7Rapid7 · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Compliance - Rapid7Rapid7 · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]Rapid7 Security Services Reviews & Provider DetailsG2 · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier C

SOCRadar full record

  1. [1]socradar.ioSOCRadar · socradar.io · undated page, accessed October 26, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Extended Threat Intelligence (XTI) Platform - SOCRadarSOCRadar · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Products - SOCRadarSOCRadar · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]SOCRadar Extended Threat Intelligence PlatformSOCRadar · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]IOC Enrichment & SOAR Integration - SOCRadarSOCRadar · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Dark Web Monitoring Solution | Get 24/7 Updates - SOCRadarSOCRadar · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]VIP Protection - SOCRadarSOCRadar · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Attack Surface Management (ASM) | Get Free Trial - SOCRadarSOCRadar · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Detect Brand Impersonation & Phishing - SOCRadarSOCRadar · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Phishing Domain Detection - SOCRadarSOCRadar · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Supply Chain Risk Management (TPRM) Solution - SOCRadarSOCRadar · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Agentic Threat Intelligence - SOCRadarSOCRadar · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]SOCRadar Extended Threat Intelligence Reviews 2026G2 · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier C

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